89 FR 32 pgs. 11871-11872 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Police Check Inquiry

Type: NOTICEVolume: 89Number: 32Pages: 11871 - 11872
Docket number: [OMB Number 1140-0068]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2024-03103 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 11871, 11872

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1140-0068]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Police Check Inquiry

AGENCY:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

ACTION:

60-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until April 15, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, contact: John Dugan, Chief, Physical Security Programs Branch/Security & Emergency Programs Division, either by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20226 or by email at John.T.Dugan@atf.gov, or telephone at 202-648-7935.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

-Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, including whether the information will have practical utility;

-Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

-Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and

-Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Abstract: The Police Check Inquiry-ATF Form 8620.42 is used to collect personally identifiable information (PII) to determine if non-ATF personnel meet the basic requirements for escorted access to ATF facilities, non-sensitive information and/or construction sites.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Police Check Inquiry.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: ATF Form 8620.42. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as the obligation to respond: Affected Public: Individuals or households. The obligation to respond is voluntary.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 3,500 respondents will use the form annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 10 minutes to complete their responses.

6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 595 hours, which is equal to 3500 (total respondents) * 1 (# of response per respondent) * .17 (10 minutes).

7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: $0.

Activity Number of respondents Frequency Total annual responses Time per response (min) Total annual burden (hours)
Police Check Inquiry-8620.42 3,500 1/annually 3,500 10 595
Unduplicated Totals 3,500 3,500 595


[top] If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution page 11872 Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

Dated: February 9, 2024.

Darwin Arceo,

Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 2024-03103 Filed 2-14-24; 8:45 am]

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